Minnesota Public Health Association
Since 1907, MPHA has been dedicated to creating a healthier Minnesota through effective public health practice and engaged citizens.
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Welcome! MPHA invites anyone interested in public health to join our non-profit organization. Professionals from any background, and at any stage of their career are welcome! Public health encompasses an extremely broad range of disciplines and the diversity of our members strengthens the organization. |
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MPHA 2026 Annual Conference Call for Proposals is Open!
The Minnesota Public Health Association (MPHA) invites proposals for the 2026 Annual Conference to be held April 13 - 14, 2026 at St. Cloud State University in St. Cloud, MN. The theme of this year's meeting is Innovation in Action: Reimagining the Future of Public Health; Collaboration for bold ideas, real solutions, healthier communities. We are seeking concurrent session, poster, and artistic presentation proposals on a wide range of public health topics related to the conference theme. The proposal submission deadline is December 30, 2025. |
Apply to be a MPHA Student Representative!MPHA is looking for students who are passionate about making a difference in the public health community! This student representative position on our Governing Council is a unique opportunity to make your voice heard in a professional organization with other seasoned public health volunteer leaders. Applications due on December 5th, 2025. |
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Upcoming Events |
 | December 5th - MPHA Book ClubKick-off the MPHA Book Club journey with a discussion of Natasha Hakimi Zapata's thought-provoking book, Another World Is Possible: Lessons for America from Around the Globe. Join us on Tuesday, December 5th, for our first installment as we examine how successful global systems could be applied here. Grab your favorite cozy beverage and join the conversation! |
MPHA-at-Second Harvest HeartlandJoin MPHA for an evening of volunteering at Second Harvest Heartland! Our team will help sort and repackage food at the Brooklyn Park office. Food repacking shifts are open to individuals ages 8 years and older. This fun volunteering event is a great way to give back to our neighbors facing food insecurity. Number of volunteers are limited in this busy holiday season! Please register by December 3; after that, registrations will be accepted if space allows. Register Here |
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| February 13th - Public Health Matters Policy ForumThe theme for this year’s breakfast forum series explores changes that have occurred around the topic of health and wellness. How has the national landscape changed? A response requires public health professionals to dig deep into our roots to ensure basic needs of people are met and sound policies exist to achieve optimum health for all Minnesotans. Join us in-person at Wilder Foundation or online for the kick-off session! Register Now |
Get Involved!
Join the Vaccinations in Minnesota WorkgroupJoin the MPHA Policy and Advocacy Committee and community partners working to raise awareness about the key public health role of vaccines and develop strategies to support access to them. Meetings take place on the 2nd Monday of the month from 1:30 - 2:30 PM CT. Please direct questions to policy@mpha.net. |
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Join the Membership & Communications Committee!Looking for ways to get involved? Why not join the Membership & Communications Committee? The committee focuses on membership development and recruitment. The committee is |
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More Committees to Choose from!A great way to get involved in MPHA is to join one of our formal committees or special interest groups! You can choose to spend as little or as much of your time on participating in ongoing committee activities, attending meetings (conference call options available), or assisting with one-time projects and events. Join a Committee! |
About MPHAEstablished in 1907, MPHA is a volunteer driven organization representing a broad spectrum of community and health professionals on behalf of the public. It is an organization where public health workers from multiple disciplines and sectors come together around shared values and goals. We engage and develop our members to mobilize the community to protect and improve the public’s health. |
Upcoming MPHA Events
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Thank you to our Funders!
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Support MPHA!Hear from three of our members on why they support MPHA! |
Access & growth.jpg "Photo of Ellen. White woman with short black hair and glasses.") "Your money supports access. It supports community. And it supports the professional growth of people who are working in public health, making a difference." Ellen Saliares | Community Engagement
"From attending the annual conference to being a committee member, community engagement, community involvement, volunteer opportunities ...and connecting with people overall on a public health standpoint!" DeAndre' Morris Jr. | Professional Development
"MPHA is helping me develop as a professional and get ready for what I'm going to do next." Delaine Anderson
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